Intelligence Chief to Discuss Controversial Section 702 with Civil Liberties Groups

DovTheLachman · 2023-09-09T17:57:53+00:00

The Biden administration is facing scrutiny over the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), set to expire at the end of 2023, which allows for the collection of communications from non-U.S. individuals through U.S. systems. Despite emphasizing the tool’s importance for national security, the administration has been criticized for the incidental collection of Americans’ data.

DovTheLachman · 2023-09-06T17:52:29+00:00

The UK government has acknowledged the absence of technology to securely scan encrypted messages on apps like WhatsApp and Signal, leading to a revision in the Online Safety Bill. This “spy clause” had previously threatened the viability of end-to-end encryption in the UK, prompting companies like WhatsApp to consider leaving the UK market. The UK’s decision might influence global stances on encryption and surveillance.

DovTheLachman · 2023-09-04T17:47:39+00:00

A Russian pilot recently defected to Ukraine, flying an advanced Mi-8AMTSh helicopter filled with parts for Su-27 and Su-30SM jets. The operation, which took six months to plan, was coordinated with Ukraine’s military intelligence. However, upon landing, the pilot’s crew members were killed. The captured helicopter, superior to those in Ukraine’s current fleet, could offer valuable intelligence insights.

DovTheLachman · 2023-08-31T07:04:57+00:00

India’s laws enable government and private companies to surveil its citizens without court-approved warrants, raising global concerns and criticism, reports Financial Times. This is part of a growing surveillance regime that includes companies like Vehere, Cognyte, and Septier, and has been compared to the interception laws of Uganda and Rwanda. The report highlights the Pegasus spyware scandal and a criticized personal data protection bill as part of broader concerns about India’s surveillance practices.

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